Can you take apple cider vinegar while on blood thinners

Since apple cider vinegar in large doses is connected to a reduction of potassium in the body, care must be taken with other medications that lower potassium. These include insulin, diuretics like furosemide (Lasix) or chlorothiazide (Diuril), some blood pressure medications like digoxin (Lanoxin), and even laxatives. Low potassium (hypokalemia) can lead to muscle weakness, cramping, paralysis, and abnormal heart rhythms.

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Apple cider vinegar is the fermented juice from crushed apples. It contains acetic acid and nutrients such as B vitamins and vitamin C.

Apple cider vinegar is popularly used in salad dressings and cooking. But it's also been used traditionally as medicine. It might help lower blood sugar levels after a meal by changing how foods are absorbed from the gut.

Apple cider vinegar is used for obesity, diabetes, athletic performance, kidney stones, and many other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any of these uses. There is also no good evidence to support using apple cider vinegar for COVID-19.

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We hear it all the time that apple cider vinegar is great for this, and great for that. But did you know that there are also some serious side effects to taking this magical spoonful? Here’s 5 times you should stop and never take apple cider vinegar.

1. If You Are Having Trouble Swallowing:

The inside of the mouth, the throat and the esophagus, the tube that leads to the stomach, are lined with mucus membrane, a type of tissue that can burn when exposed to acid. Taking apple cider vinegar every day, especially if you don’t drink enough water when taking it in tablet form or if you don’t adequately dilute the liquid, can cause throat pain and make it difficult to swallow.

There have been reports that apple cider vinegar tablets can cause burns, which can cause permanent damage to the throat or esophagus. Heartburn and nausea are also possible side effects.

2. If Your Potassium Level Is Low:

Apple cider vinegar can cause potassium levels to fall. Low potassium, medically termed hypokalemia, can cause heart arrhythmias, muscle weakness or breakdown, constipation, fatigue or paralysis that can interfere with breathing. If you take medications that can cause low potassium levels, such as diuretics, do not take apple cider vinegar without talking to your doctor first.

3. If You Have A History Of Blood Clots Or Diabetes In Your Family:

While apple cider vinegar has benefits, it could also cause an increase in episodes of hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, in diabetics. If you have diabetes, ask your doctor about how to take apple cider vinegar and monitor blood sugars carefully to avoid hypoglycemia. If you already take blood thinners or if you have problems with blood clotting, do not take apple cider vinegar without your doctor’s approval.

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Does apple cider vinegar interfere with blood thinners?

Apple cider vinegar may interact with medications, including: Laxatives (medications that make it easier to have a bowel movement) Diuretics (medications that rid your body of extra water and salt) Blood thinners.

What medications does apple cider vinegar interfere with?

Some medications, including insulin, digoxin, and certain diuretics, may interact with apple cider vinegar..
Diabetes medication. ... .
Digoxin (Lanoxin). ... .
Certain diuretic drugs..

Who should not drink apple cider vinegar?

02/7When on diabetes drugs and Insulin Indeed, apple cider vinegar is known to prevent diabetes, but when you are already on diabetes drugs or on insulin, avoid having apple cider vinegar. These medications decrease your blood sugar level and when combined with ACV, your blood sugar might get too low.

What supplements Cannot be taken with blood thinners?

Like any other medication, warfarin can interact with drugs, foods, vitamins or herbal supplements..
Dong quai..
Garlic..
Ginkgo biloba..
Ginseng..
Green tea..
St. John's wort..
Vitamin E..